If you've reached that age where mother time starts to become your number one hater and begins to wear the glory and resilience of your skin then it's probably time to look up an anti face sagging regimen. There are many anti-wrinkle preparations available over the counter and on the web, but anyone who's ever fought the wrinkle wars know that these creams can only get you so far. Expecting a face-lift from your web store cream is a total fail. Most counter preparations contain a lower dose of active ingredients that reduce fine lines compared to prescription products. Maximizing your skin care results will boil down to understanding which active ingredient will work well with your wrinkle condition and what kind of active ingredient will work best with your current anti-wrinkle routine.

You can measure what to expect from wrinkle creams in terms of lines reduced, by the amount of active ingredient they have. Unfortunately there is no over the counter measure that will give you glamorous lift results. There are creams that do provide modest results and will keep you looking fresh and reasonably wrinkle free. Vitamin A has many derivatives that are used in most anti-wrinkle preparations with Retinol being one of the most popular in over the counter preparations. Another derivative, which is tretinoin is prescription only, so if you haven't convinced your dermatologist to throw you one then stick to its close cousin mainly since Retinol is widely accepted as a good anti-wrinkle ingredient.

Alpha Hydroxy and Beta Hydroxy are synthetics derived from sugar rich fruits. These act as an exfoliant which gently peel away dead skin cells revealing a more evened out and blemish free skin. It is important to use products that protect you from sun damage when using Hydroxy based creams, as they can amplify the damage you take from Ultraviolet rays. Co-Q10 is an enzyme that regulates energy consumption in cells and protects your skin from sun damage significantly. It has also been studied for its effects on reducing lines on the circles of the eyes.

Knowing about the difference between each active ingredient will help you assess your current skin condition and help you pick the right anti-wrinkle ritual. The most important thing to remember when planning your wrinkle-away regimen is to understand that the effects of creams depend on the amount of active ingredient and how long you plan to use it. Always compliment your beauty routine with a good SPF and moisturizer to keep your skin hydrated and protected from sun damage. Smoking is one of the major wrinkle contributors so you should avoid it or just quit altogether.